Prior to the Yankees’ game against the Baltimore Orioles at Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday night, a pregame ceremony will be held to announce the club’s return of HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel), which is scheduled to take place in New York City from June 11-15.
Here is the Yankees’ official press release:
The New York Yankees are proud to announce the return of HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) in 2018 for the 10th consecutive season. The initiative is a unique week-long community program that brings to light five remarkable stories intended to inspire individuals into action in their own communities. HOPE Week 2018 will take place in New York from Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 15.
Each day over the five-day stretch, the Yankees will reach out to an individual, family or organization worthy of recognition and support, surprising honorees with a day celebrating their accomplishments. Outreach will often take place away from Yankee Stadium, allowing the Yankees to personally connect with individuals in settings that highlight their greatest successes.
This year’s event will mark the seventh year that all of the organization’s U.S.-based minor league affiliates will hold their own HOPE Weeks, allowing the initiative to reach five additional cities and touch more than two dozen additional individuals and groups.
HOPE Week is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. Fans can learn more about the initiative and nominate inspirational individuals for HOPE Week recognition by visiting the official website at hopeweek.com.
On Wednesday night, the Yankees will recognize an individual or organization from the Tampa, Fla. area for an eighth straight season. This year’s honoree is a non-profit organization named Computer Mentors Group.
More information on HOPE Week can be accessed here.Â
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